This study will apply the peer-led walking intervention with mHealth technology to maintain physical activity and promote prenatal health. Moreover, the participants of the trained peer mentors support women walking with mHealth technology, which has pregnant women using the APP to set goals, self-monitor, and self-manage, and it will continue to promote physical activity for overweight and obese pregnant women
This study was to investigate the effectiveness of peer-led walking intervention with mHealth technology on physical activity, self-efficacy, weekly steps, exercise involvement and depression status. Participants of the trained peer mentors encourage women walking with mHealth technology, which has pregnant women using the APP to set goals, self-record, and self-monitor, and it will continue to promote physical activity for overweight and obese pregnant women.This study's results will be useful to healthcare providers who need to promote physical exercise and an active lifestyle for overweight and obese pregnant women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
90
the peer-led intervention with mHealth technology (an application (APP) and Sports bracelet)
Department of Nursing
New Taipei City, Taiwan
physical activity
physical activity (pregnancy physical activity questionnaire)
Time frame: throughout childbirth, average of 20-30 weeks
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